CUBA GO!
No one takes you to Cuba and provides this level of programming & access at these low prices. Roll with the Pros, roll with NEEM.
NEEM™ is a “Cause Related” NATGEO, Kodak American Greenway, Conservation Fund & Golden Leaf national award winning FSA USDA Urban Farm promoting Agroecological concepts. A percentage of proceeds support NEEM programs in national and global communities. We are often with Dr. Fernando Funes, recipient of Right Livelihood Award. We have our own private sector ground, Casas & meeting spot. NEEM; In Cuba since 1996, delegations since 2001. It’s a Round Trip to Cuba, and One Way to go; with NEEM.
♫ 2023 ♫
You’re invited to a NEEM Brigade in CUBA
Environmental Action Travel Junkies travel with NEEM since 201
NEEM and Founder, Jeff Ensminger has led Agriculture delegations to Cuba since 2000 attending by invitation U.S./Cuba Agricultural Exhibition in 2002 (PABEXPO) as a USDA and Carolina Farm Stewards (CFSA) member. NEEM is a National award’s winning organization active in Cuba advocacy on AG lobbying in Washington since 1996 working on the Farm Bills and negotiating for bi lateral trade. NEEM has Agroecological projects globally all run from the bottom up by community.
February 5th – 12th 2023 Private delegation
Dr. Cutis Youngs. the Ensminger endowed Chair, Iowa State University, NEEM our Cuban Counterparts. and the Ensminger AG Tech schools
The Ensminger/Iowa State/Cuba AG Tech schools were established during a world tour in 1995 by ME & Audrey Ensminger with The NGO Agri Services Foundation (ME), Iowa State University and Cuban counterparts in cooperative effort with a board in Animal Science. This was specifically Cattle/Dairy at a very difficult time for the Cuban people. The era and the timing of the schools was fortuitous. This was only four yeares after the collapse of the U.S.S.R. when all economic support ended immediately for Cuba. This was and is today referred to in Cuba as the “Special Period”.
Out of all countries where Ensminger schools were established, Cuba was the only to receive two schools because scientific knowledge, bovine history and prowess in Animal Science.
1995 – ME Ensminger statement on Cuba “I saw a country which by necessity, is leading the world in sustainable agriculture in reducing off farm inputs of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and maximizing the use of forages. Soon after the year 2000, I predict that more and more countries will follow the lead of Cuba in sustainable agriculture. We can learn from each other.”
Programming Itinerary is investigation of Ensminger Schools in Animal Science
NEEM and I personally am excited about the prospects mutually beneficial to all and the eventual outcomes we expect in a cooperative effort in addressing self sufficiency and “Food Security”. This is what the Ensminger Schools and Dr., Youngs with Iowa State university do. We need to reinstate the schools using the Finca Figia model as was done at Hemingway’s house and its preservation. That was history and preservation and we see the schools in the same way. Historic Preservation and Food Sovereignty!
NEEM and Founder, Jeff Ensminger has led Agriculture delegations to Cuba since 2000 attending by invitation U.S./Cuba Agricultural Exhibition in 2002 (PABEXPO) as a USDA and Carolina Farm Stewards (CFSA) member. NEEM is a National award’s winning organization active in Cuba advocacy on AG lobbying in Washington since 1996 working on the Farm Bills and negotiating for bi lateral trade. NEEM has Agroecological projects globally all run from the bottom up by community.
We travel with our Cuban partners under OFAC guidelines. Please contact us for help on travel or the reservation form. Conference attendees meet casually on the 7th for questions and orientation.
“I saw a country which by necessity, is leading the world in sustainable agriculture in reducing off farm inputs of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and maximizing the use of forages. Soon after the year 2000, I predict that more and more countries will follow the lead of Cuba in sustainable agriculture. We can learn from each other.” 1985 & 1995 ME Ensminger
NEEM is a an OTA and FSA/USDA registered member.
MAKE a CLIMATE DIFFERENCE with NEEM!
NEEM Delegates are emerging economy travelers looking to experience the Cuban model & Cuban culture outside of generic tour and hotels. All Casa’s pass NEEMs muster, in walking distance to the central meeting point, WiFi, near two banks, cheap stores for basics in a central location near main routes for ease of travel in Havana. We travel our way with our Cuban partners under OFAC guidelines. Same in Bolivia, Samoa, SudAfrica or places where active programs are in play.
Program Information
Please arrange round Trip connecting to Havana from your point of departure. Cuban Visa & Insurance cost is included in the air you arrange. Once you have a deposit in check with American (recommended carrier) for any changes to flight/visa format ahead of time. NEEM is the first to bring Americans to Cuba and stay at Casa Particulars but we “Hotel” if Casa’s not possible.
Price Includes: Itinerary, double Casa/hotel (single supplement available). We have the best houses in Havana. Our ground transport will run into a reasonable nighttime hour (few taxis), breakfast, most lunches, translation, driver are included. One celebration dinner is split ticket and arranged. All dinners are not included – explore. End of trip Celebration Dinner is arranged by NEEM and check split. Our drivers do not eat separately. We travel together and we eat together. Average trip costs is itinerary dependent but low.
NEEM is not responsible for Government policy that affect cost or itineraries.
How to Register: Please chose your date, request you email reservation, leave a message, name and number. After deposit full payment is due no later than 45 & 30 days prior to departure. These terms are based on U.S. & Cuban requirements. Credit payments are due earlier and will reflect the 3% fee we incur. It is important to get paperwork and commitments in on schedule to insure services. Cancellation minus the deposit is 100% at 60 days, 50% at 45 days and after 31 days no refund.
Contact NEEM with any questions about the program or logistics at 919-599-3502 and leave short voice mail or; e-mail: neem@neemtree. org (put CUBA Delegation name & date in e-mail subject line).
Travel, visa and Insurance: by carrier (NEEM assists w/ General License and Visa)
Since 2001 delegates learned that the cooperative effort has results like dripping water that fills the pot. The “Peak Oil” group in 2003, NCSU and the NC Delegation, IX & X International Congress on Sustainable and Organic Agriculture; the South Africa/RULIV delegation, IPC 11 Permaculture Convergence, Bolivia and Eco Pueblos are a few highlights. All delegations are different. No itineraries are the same. Travel with NEEM is truly a Cuban experience, enlightening and extraordinary?
“The key to Cuba is agriculture & food; it always has been”. JAE
TESTIMONIALS:
“The trip to Cuba was an experience we’ll never forget. Thanks for the excellent job you did coordinating everything!”
“It was a pleasure traveling with you! We truly enjoyed ourselves. Being able to see a different side of Cuba was really amazing.”
“I had a great time, and learned so much. It was great to meet everyone and perfect experience”
“By the time we finished NEEMs delegation we were Cuba savvy. Your help and knowledge made our journey a complete success! Thanks for a creative concept it was uniquely perfect”
“We just wanted to thank NEEM for putting together this amazing experience”.
“I can’t conceive of a way in which our first visit to Cuba could have been better.”
“We’re truly grateful that NEEM is carrying out this important mission. It was an incredible journey”.
CUSTOMIZED DELEGATION’s to CUBA
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CONSULTING: AGRICULTURAL – NEEM TREE & by products, Sustainable infrastructure, Sustainiable Development etc. We maintain constant information updates and provide a Washington and Havana presence. Customers have immediate provision of 20 years of relations, trust and partners we have that take time & money to develop. Doors normally closed are open. Improve investment return in a sustainable way with full service 24/7 top level Cuban representation. The “Cause Relation” is a tax relief benefit to AgroEco development. Private Charter: add $2000 (subject to market) & point of origin Contact
WHAT WOULD YOU LEARN? That two peoples with one passion are separated only by short distance and and antiquated politics. That using Agroecological methods is possible on a country level in Cuba then it is also possible on a State level. Our community’s notion of local as best is strengthened, the small system works, is less susceptible to problems, and Agroecologically sound.
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“ALL FOOD THAT’S FIT TO EAT”™
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